Mitsuro Wax Forming - An Introduction to this unique wax
About Mitsuro Wax:
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To give it its full name, Mitsuro Hikime, has been around for centuries. This little known about and ancient Japanese wax making technique creates a truly unique and pliable type of wax. 

Made by hand, the wax when manipulated, creates beautiful ridges and wrinkled textures, It must be warmed slowly with your hands to become malleable. After pulling and folding the wax into itself over and over, the wax forms unique striations. This wax technique allows you to create flowing sculptural curves with organic, linear texture.  

The wax designs, when cast into metal, creates a beautiful and unique piece of jewellery. No piece will ever be the same.
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Any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Tracy.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07814 883 443
Tutor: Tracy Hills
Price: £110.00
Date: To be confirmed. Please contact Tracy to register your interest in this class.
Time: 1:00 - 16:00  (We can run later if you have not completed your piece)
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Class level: 
​Suitable for complete beginners. It will also suit somebody wanting to expand on their jewellery making skills.
We also offer traditional wax carving as a separate course.
The aim of this class is to:
Introduce you to an incredible new material, and to teach you how to manipulate it.
Outline: 
Although you can buy Mitsuro wax, it is expensive - so​ during this introductory course, you will learn how to make Mitsuro wax from scratch.

You will then learn how to work, manipulate and form the wax to create unique striations, before you shape it into a gorgeous natural formed and textured ring.

You then either take your wax design home as an example piece, or to perhaps cast at a later stage. 

Alternatively, we also offer a casting service, where we will send your ring away to be professionally cast in sterling silver. Once it is returned to us, we will clean and polish it and then return it  to you.

You can of course send it away to be cast yourself. (We provide a list of casting companies)

Prices for the casting service are extra. You can make a decision on the day and pay for this service at this time.  Prices will vary according to your choice of metal, but as an example, the cost of casting it in silver, the finishing process, and delivery will be about £55.00

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Techniques covered in each class:​
  • How to make Mitsuro Wax
  • How to  manipulate and fold this unique wax
  • How to shape it into a ring
  • The opportunity to have it cast in a metal of your choice. There is a separate charge for this.

Materials provided:
  • Enough Mitsuro to shape your ring.
  • Tools - Each bench will have its own spirit lamp,  wax saw blades, wax files and carving tools, a wax ring cutting mandrel - everything needed to complete your project.​

  • Refreshments:
  • Tea, Coffee and biscuits provided.
What to Bring:
  • This is a workshop environment, so your well being and safety is important to us. To ensure this is a safe - but fun environment for you to learn in; we ask that you please:
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  • Wear comfortable old clothing, or bring an apron. Safety glasses are provided.
  • Long hair to be tied back. 
  • No loose flowing scarves, long sleeves or jewellery to be worn. 
  • Closed flat shoes - no sandals allowed.
  • Spectacles, if needed for close up work.
  • Notebook and pencil. Although we do provide some hand outs, you may want to take your own notes or draw sketches.​​
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